The Nature Conservancy's Davis Mountains Preserve (DMP) is a wildlife refuge in the highest country of the Davis Mountains in far west Texas. This sky island is a unique ecosystem harboring plants and wildlife that are seen in few, if any, other places in Texas, including Ponderosa Pine and Quaking Aspen, Montezuma Quail, Mountain Short-Horned Lizards, and Mexican Black Bears.

EVENT DETAILS

We are pleased to offer a Guided Tour Day of the DMP which includes a presentation on The Nature Conservancy's work in West Texas, a driving tour of the preserve, and an interpretive hike.

• Hiking Difficulty: Easy to moderate, with lots of stops for breaks
• Maximum Participants: 12
• Please bring a sack lunch to enjoy on the preserve
• Other Supplies You Will Need: good hiking shoes, hiking poles, water, snacks, binoculars (if you have them)
• Cost: This event is FREE

Please note:

• NO PETS
• A 4WD HIGH CLEARANCE VEHICLE IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT, BUT IF YOU HAVE ONE, FEEL FREE TO BRING IT
• Drones are not permitted
• Bring plenty of food and water. Pack everything in/out 
• You can expect a typical mountain climate: mild with unpredictable weather, so please check the forecast, prepare appropriately, and assume nothing
• Cell service not available on preserve

Don’t hesitate to reach out to Kaylee French at [email protected] with any questions. Visit nature.org/davismountainspreserve to learn more about the preserve, including directions and basic information, and please visit our DMP Open Events Page for information about our open events for the year.